'7de Laan' Stars Rally Behind Actress Carina Nel Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- Fan-favourite actress Carina Nel, who portrayed the character of a medical doctor, Alexa Welman, on 7de Laan, has received love from her on-screen family
- Nel recently shared on her social media accounts that she was diagnosed with breast cancer
- Fans of the soapie and her 7de Laan family took to her Instagram post to wish her well
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Talented actress and media personality Carina Nel recently received love from her 7de Laan colleagues and fans of the show after revealing she's been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Nel is the latest South African actress, after legendary actress Michelle Botes, to be diagnosed with cancer.
The talented star confirmed her illness on her Instagram account on 1 October 2026 and shared a photo of her shaved head.
The actress revealed that she started her chemotherapy on 5th May 2026 and is still busy doing it.
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"The road is long and difficult. There are still many challenges ahead of me: months of treatment already finished and still ahead of me, several surgeries, more scans, more doctors, possible radiation, years of hormone treatment, side effects, etc.," she said.
Nel added that she is not fighting alone, but her family is fighting with her.
"People don't always know how much cancer affects the people who love you too. You carry it with me."
7de Laan actors react to Nel's cancer diagnosis
Actor Andre Lotter, who played Nel's on-screen brother Rikus Welman, replied:
"All the love for you, sis❤️❤️❤️❤️."
Actress Beata_bena_, who played Shady Vermeulen, said:
"Carintjie. 🤍🤍🤍. I am sending you so much love.♥️."
Actor David Rees, who played Nel's on-screen father Chris Welman, commented:
"Stay strong. We love you very much, and I will stand on my knees and pray. May our Lord bring you through this.”
Actress Deidre Wolhuter, who played Nel's on-screen mother, Mariaan Welman, applauded the actress for her beauty
Fan-favourite actor Christo David, who played Errol Pieterse: “Darling Carina, I’ll keep you in my prayers. Lots of love”.
Actor Ray Neo Buso, who played Zakhele, said:
"I am sending soooo much love, my angel. ♥️♥️🫂."
Popular 7de Laan actor Jacques Blignaut, who portrayed Vince Meintjies, replied:
“My Dearest Girlfriend. I am keeping you and your family in prayer."
Award-winning actor Dirk Stoltz, who played DeWet Basson, wrote:
“My dear Carina… oh boy… You were always in my thoughts… My prayers now too! Few of us can try to understand what you are now forced to walk through. I do care, we do care”.
Talented actress Nobuhle Mahlasela, who portrayed Aggie Ngwenya, said:
"In my thoughts and prayers.”
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Former 7de Laan actress Beata Bena Green wants to be the next Miss SA
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that talented South African actress Beata Bena Green entered the Miss SA 2025 competition.
The former 7de Laan actress posted a video of her audition on social media, where she shared her reasons for entering.
Industry friends and fans of the Afrikaans-speaking actress took to her audition video to wish her luck.
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